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Council faces judicial review from speaker over decision to cancel library event over her views on transgender rights
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Council faces judicial review over SEND cuts
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Council faces legal action over pulling out of service for children with disabilities
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Council faces legal challenge amid concerns short breaks service for disabled children is underfunded
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Council faces legal challenge to permission for new type of waste incinerator
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Council faces new judicial review over decision to keep underpass open to motor traffic
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